New Funding Available Re Community Building Rennovations

Hello, Voluntary & Community Sector members, Hinckley & Bosworth. 

Please find below details re a new funding opportunity for community building rennovation work

EEM Community Spaces Fund - Applications open 9am Monday 14th September 2026

The Efficiency East Midlands Foundation’s Community Spaces Fund has been established to help community venues across Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Rutland become more sustainable, accessible and resilient for the future. The fund is being managed by Leicestershire & Rutland Community Foundation.

Is your village hall, sports club or social club feeling the strain? We’re offering grants up to £5,000 to help you invest in your building’s future – whether that’s better heating, making access easier, or improvements that bring your community together.

What we fund:

  • Energy efficiency and green improvements
  • Accessibility upgrades
  • Building work that helps you serve your community better
  • Equipment that keeps your venue sustainable long-term

Applicants should demonstrate how the proposed improvements will benefit the wider community and help the organisation remain viable into the future.

This fund will not support activities but is looking to support the sustainability of community venues who provide a safe and warm spaces for residents.

 

Funding available

£100,000 available. There is no minimum grant, but the maximum grant available is £5,000.

Geographical focus

Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Derby & Derbyshire

Why apply?

We keep things simple. We only ask for what we need, and we’re genuinely here to help – not to catch you out. No lengthy jargon or complicated forms.

Get started: Join our free webinar on Tuesday 29th September at 1pm – we’ll walk through everything. Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/eem-community-spaces-fund-webinar-tickets-1998960328152?aff=oddtdtcreator

Have questions? Email grants@llrcommunityfoundation.org.uk we’re happy to chat about your ideas before you apply.

Timescale

  • Applications open 9am Monday 14th September 2026
  • Applications close 9am Monday 19 October 2026
  • Decisions to be made by Monday 23rd November 2026
  • Funded activity to take place from 1st January 2027 – 31st December 2027

https://www.llrcommunityfoundation.org.uk/eem-community-spaces-fund/